UNMASKED: How To Stop Hiding Your True self

ision. It's constructed over years, sometimes decades, through countless small compromis

ike you're performing. Keep a simple journal for a week, noting moments when you feel energized

ples that actually guide your decisions when no one is watching. Write them down. These

authenticity muscle. This might mean voicing a different opinion in a low-stakes conversation, wearing s

that push you toward hiding. When you catch yourself thinking "I can't say that" or "They

elf to reveal in different contexts. Being authentic doesn't mean being indiscriminate. It

s or exhaust your energy maintaining a false persona. Each "no" to s

ourage your growth. These relationships will provide the safety a

tion. Be patient with yourself as you unlearn old habits and develop new ones